Mamata Banerjee alleges plot as Central forces deploy for polls in West Bengal, ECI responds

On 2026-04-06, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged in a rally in Nadia that central forces were being moved into the state as part of a 'trick' ahead of the Assembly elections. She accused the Centre of a plot and linked the deployment to intimidation of voters. The Election Commission of India responded separately that the CAPF deployment was meant to ensure free, fair elections.